You promised yourself to be a caged bird, but you became the supreme young master?

"What is your request? Tell me?"

After a period of excitement, Lu Qingyan instantly realized the seriousness of the situation.

She arrived in front of Lu Heng only slightly later than Lu Jinnian.

Although in terms of perspective, she, as a cultivator in the Body Refining Secret Realm, cannot compare with the middle-aged man with blue eyes.

However, having a grandfather who is also at the peak of Qi Refining Realm cultivation, she surpasses the middle-aged man with blue eyes in some aspects.

After vaguely realizing that Lu Heng's cultivation talent was probably not only below average, but he might also possess comprehension talent, and most ridiculously, combat talent that might be comparable to top geniuses, Lu Qingyan instantly understood something.

We cannot allow Lu Heng to reveal that he may possess combat skills comparable to top geniuses.

This not only offers no benefit, but is actually harmful.

After all, the branch family does not allow the existence of top geniuses, not even top geniuses in combat tactics!

The middle-aged man with blue eyes, as well as most of the young men from the main family in the outer courtyard, were unaware of this, while she knew a little bit about it because of her grandfather.

Originally, such a thing was insignificant, since it was practically impossible for a top genius to emerge from the outer academy.

And it has indeed happened!

While top-tier geniuses in combat techniques cannot be compared to top-tier geniuses, the probability of their emergence is even lower.

However, one thing is fortunate...

Talent in combat tactics can be masked by other talents.

For example, guidance from a seasoned expert in combat tactics, who offers unreserved advice.

She could very well vouch for Lu Heng if she stepped forward at this moment.

A normal person would only think that Lu Heng, as a genius of combat techniques, had received investment in advance, and would not think that this young man was actually a rare top genius of combat techniques, even more so than a top genius of cultivation!

"Don't reveal the speed at which you've mastered your combat techniques."

"If anyone asks you, just say I'm looking for someone to instruct you on combat tactics," Lu Qingyan leaned closer and whispered.

"I understand." Lu Heng nodded naturally, sensing the other party's goodwill.

"And what are your requirements?"

"Since I've already promised you, I'll agree as long as it doesn't cross my bottom line," Lu Qingyan said again.

At the same time, he secretly thought that if this guy were even a little smart, as a normal young man from the outer courtyard branch, he should have bowed down and worshipped him.

But all they saw was the boy scratching his head and speaking in a consultative tone,

"Miss Qingyan, I would like to trouble you to find me an outer court mission that won't interfere with my cultivation time."

Lu Qingyan, who had initially felt confident of victory and believed that everything was under control, suddenly realized some very serious issues.

Judging from his behavior when we first met, this guy is definitely not a normal member of the branch family!

But unlike the other boys from the main family or the branch family, they didn't have a sense of being disliked to some extent.

It was as if she wasn't a person, but an achievement, an opportunity.

Obtaining her would be like acquiring a rare and precious treasure that could transform one's entire being.

The boy, however, did not give off that feeling; he seemed as if he had not yet been seasoned by the world.

To put it simply, the young man named Lu Heng in front of us has no desires or ulterior motives. He is invincible because he is without desires, which is why he can be so calm and composed.

However, it's important to know that while she was a young lady from a wealthy family, she was also a beautiful young woman!

It could also be said that Lu Heng neither cared about her status as a young lady nor appreciated her beauty.

Lu Qingyan could ignore the former, and was even slightly satisfied with it. No one wants the people around them to have a specific purpose in mind.

But when it came to the latter, Lu Qingyan narrowed her eyes slightly, giving a forced smile.

Very good, very good, excellent!

However, she had no intention of breaking her promise.

Without even thinking, Lu Qingyan said, "No problem, I'll give you three choices."

The first job is to clean the outer courtyard, but you can hire someone else to do it for you.

This is not against the rules.

The second role is to provide sparring instruction at the training ground. Normally, no one will ask you to spar, and you can practice your swordsmanship there.

The third is that I have a library at home, and you will be responsible for cleaning and organizing the books there. Many of these books cannot be found elsewhere, and you are free to look at them.

Lu Heng gasped. Even Lu Mingze, who had a Qi Refining Realm cultivator as his father and was the top student in the Outer Court, had to obediently register at the Outer Court registration office and dared not make any excuses.

The girl in front of him didn't even flinch before easily suggesting three.

Comparing people is like comparing dead people to each other.

This also illustrates that ordinary branch stewards of the Qi Refining Secret Realm are completely incomparable to the peak second stewards of the Qi Refining Secret Realm.

"The library." Lu Heng made his choice decisively without hesitation.

The first option, hiring a maid to clean, is indeed easy, but you should know that the resources Lu Heng is currently using for cultivation are all obtained through loans.

To save some time, I'd rather reduce the resources I have for cultivation than do that.

As for the second one…

Apart from his daily sword practice sessions, Lu Heng could be said to have abandoned all combat skills.

Choosing the second option will likely waste more time than choosing the first.

Compared to the first two options, Lu Heng was undoubtedly most attracted to the third one.

The library in Miss Lu Qingyan's house contains many books that are not easily found outside!

They said they were responsible for cleaning and tidying up, but it was really just an excuse to give him the perk of reading.

"Thank you," Lu Heng said sincerely, having made his choice.

Lu Qingyan glanced at the boy strangely, then nodded gently involuntarily.

She was just a little surprised, as she hadn't heard that phrase in so many years.

There was no flattery, no fawning, no servility, and no arrogance.

It was only at this moment that she vaguely realized why the boy in front of her always gave people a sense of being out of place.

That is…

Even though Lu Heng had tried his best to integrate into this world, a strange thing called equality was still etched in his instincts.

For example...

Even though Lu Heng was just an ordinary boy from a branch family, she was the only granddaughter of the powerful Second Steward.

In his view, the inequality in status between the two people was not a given.

This is very strange, extremely strange!

It was as if the boy in front of me didn't belong to this world.

If you ask Lu Heng to describe this feeling, he will use a famous quote from his previous life.

Princes and generals, I would rather be kind!